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# HSN Code 15179010: Other | Sal Fat (Processed Or Refined)

- [Section 03: Guide to HSN Section 03](https://busy.in/hsn/section-03/)
- [Chapter 15: Animal or Vegetable Fats, Oils and Their Cleavage Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-15/)
- [Sub-chapter 1517: Margarine & fat mixes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1517/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Sal fat (processed or refined) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 15179010 ?

It includes Other | Sal Fat (Processed Or Refined)

### Any common misclassification issue with Other / Sal Fat (Processed Or Refined)?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other / Sal Fat (Processed Or Refined) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other / Sal Fat (Processed Or Refined); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Other / Sal Fat (Processed Or Refined)?

Under HSN 15179010, Other / Sal Fat (Processed Or Refined) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other / Sal Fat (Processed Or Refined)?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other / Sal Fat (Processed Or Refined)?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 15179010 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+42.31% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−50.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4925 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 1517: 0.17% of its exports; import side 0.06%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 1517: #5 of 8 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -12.42% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9065 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +42.31% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1517: 0.17% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 15179010

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 1517 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 1517 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 2.14% | 1.02 | 0.0000% | — | 2.37% | −0.20 | #7797 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −30.49% | 1.30% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.57 | #8094 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +14.04% | 0.93% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.65 | #8024 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +6.15% | 1.27% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.69 | #8325 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −15.94% | 0.50% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.35% | +0.31 | #8564 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −55.17% | 0.30% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −85.19% | 0.10% | +0.22 | #9282 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +42.31% | 0.17% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.06% | +0.35 | #9065 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -12.42%/yr, imports -48.07%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 15179010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -12.42% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 15179010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -12.42% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.82 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.37 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15179010 ranked #9065 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 15179010 ranks #9065 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1517, it ranks #5 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #4925 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 15179010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 15179010 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 42.31% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.35 Crore in HSN Code 15179010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.37 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.02 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.35 Crore — ranking #4925 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -48.07% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other | Sal Fat (Processed Or Refined)

India's imports under HSN Code 15179010 have grown at -48.07% CAGR, reaching ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 15179010 contributes 0.17% of Sub-Chapter 1517 exports — ranked #5

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1517, HSN Code 15179010 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.17% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.06% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 1517

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 15179090: Other \| Other (Of Vegetable Origin)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15179090/) | ₹207 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 15171021: Margarine of Vegetable Origin: Edible Grade Excluding Liquid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15171021/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 15171010: Margarine (excluding liquid) – Animal origin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15171010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 15171029: Margarine (excluding liquid) – Vegetable origin – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15171029/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #5 | HSN Code 15179010: Other \| Sal Fat (Processed Or Refined) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 15179030: Other \| Imitation Lard Of Animal Origin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15179030/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 15179040: Imitation Lard\| Vegetable Origin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15179040/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 15171022: Margarine (excluding liquid) – Vegetable origin – Linoxyn](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-15171022/) | — |